Helicopter tours depart either from Boulder City Airport or McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.
During the helicopter tour, passengers fly over the Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. Tours ending at McCarran International Airport also provide a magnificent view of the Las Vegas Strip on the return trip.
All tours also include transportation to the departure airport, a narrated recording during the flight and a ride back to the originating Las Vegas hotel. Some tours also include a lunch at Grand Canyon and offer additional activities while at Grand Canyon.
A helicopter tour is perfect for someone with limited time to spend in Las Vegas who still yearns to see the Grand Canyon. The helicopter tours usually take approximately three hours, saving visitors at least two hours of traveling time compared to other transportation options.
The cost of a helicopter tour varies greatly between different tour companies but prices as of 2009 start at $195 for adults and $175 for children. Ask about online or other discount offers when reserving a tour.
